Standing Order No. 3548/2026 of the Finance Department, Government of Odisha dated 26th April, 2026 on the management of a math [C14-G6A]

Standing Order No. 3548/2026

GOVERNMENT OF ODISHA

Finance Department, Government of Odisha

Bhubaneswar, dated the 26th April, 2026

STANDING ORDER

To

All Executive Officers,

Subject: The management of a math by managers of a math under the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1952, regarding.

In exercise of the powers conferred by section 9 of the Odisha Hindu Religious Endowments Act, 1952 (Odisha Act 2 of 1952), the Finance Department, Government of Odisha hereby issues the following Standing Order for the guidance of all officers subordinate to it:

1. References have been received seeking clarification on the manner in which section 9 applies to the management of a math by managers of a math.

2. The matter has been examined. Every manager of a math carrying on the management of a math shall make an application in Form H to the Deputy Charity Commissioner within forty-five days, accompanied by a fee of two hundred and fifty rupees.

3. The Executive Officer shall ensure that budget is dealt with as directed above, and shall report compliance to the Deputy Charity Commissioner within forty-five days.

4. Difficulties, if any, in the implementation of this standing order may be brought to the notice of the Finance Department, Government of Odisha.

(Secretary to Government)